Carpet Anemone - Blue, Giant Anemone - Stichodactyla gigantea

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Carpet Anemone - Blue

Scientific Name

Stichodactyla gigantea

Reef Compatible

Yes

Care Level

Expert-only

Disposition

Aggressive

Min. Tank Size

50 gallons

Mature Size

20 inches

Placement in tank

Low

Light Level

High

Water Flow

Medium

Diet

Carnivore

Range

Indo-Pacific, Fiji, Jakarta

Size Class

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Curator's Note

Anemones have stinging cells called nematocysts which can cause allergic reaction in humans and often death to the animals it shares the aquarium with. We recommend handling this animal with some sort of protection (plastic, rubber, or latex gloves) to protect your hands and arms.

Other Common Names

Giant Anemone, Giant Carpet Anemone, Giant Blue Carpet Anemone

Description

Giant Carpet Anemones are one of the largest of the anemones available in the industry. This anemone will host most Clownfish and should be placed in a large, well lit aquarium that is well established and has stable water quality.

Diet

Though mostly photosynthetic, supplemental feedings of raw table shrimp, clam, mussel, silversides, squid and other marine based meats can be fed every few days. Pieces should be cut roughly to the size of the anemones mouth.